Updated (July, 2011): Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

58

vs
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

57
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot WX9

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot WX7

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Sony WX7
Snapsort is not aware of any important advantages of the Sony WX7 vs the Sony WX9.
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 Learn more about
the Sony WX7

Advantages of the Sony WX9
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
Help
 Around 10% larger screen
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9 Learn more about
the Sony WX9
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 Sony Cybershot WX7
57 vs 58
Explain scores
Sony Cybershot WX9 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.6
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
921k dots
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 60fps
Size Fairly small Help
Super compact 94x56x19 mm
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Thickness Thin Help
0.8"
Weight Light weight Help
139 g
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
2 seconds
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Zoom Poor zoom Help
WX7:5.6x
WX9:5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$99 - $190
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Weight Is slightly lighter
Screen resolution Has a significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cybershot WX7
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Ultra compact

$170
Size Is slightly smaller
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Cybershot WX7
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Cybershot WX9
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$199
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cybershot WX7
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Travel zoom

$148 - $178
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Screen resolution Has a much lower resolution screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cybershot WX7
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony DSC WX100

Sony DSC WX100

Travel zoom

$204
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Screen resolution Has a significantly lower resolution screen
Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cybershot WX7
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cybershot WX9
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$150
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Cybershot WX7
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony Cybershot WX60

Sony Cybershot WX60

Travel zoom

$197 - $226
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Screen resolution Has a much lower resolution screen
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Cybershot WX7
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Cybershot WX9

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Sensor size Much larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Size Much larger
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Cybershot WX7

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$350
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Cybershot WX9
Olympus VH-510

Olympus VH-510

Travel zoom
Zoom Slightly more zoom
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the VH-510 vs the Cybershot WX9

appearance

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Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9
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